Betty Lee Rickett, 96, of Forsyth, formally of Miles City and Billings MT, passed away January 5th, 2026, at the Rosebud Health Care Center in Forsyth.
Betty was born August 6th, 1929, in Argenta, MT, the daughter of George and Lilly Knapp. On November 18th, 1944, she was wed to Charles Rickett of Imperial, NE, in Bastrop, TX while he was on leave for the Military during WWII. They had 5 children, Charles (Jim), Rick (George), David (Ed), Richard (Pat), and Susan. Betty also had 15 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, and 13 great great grandchildren.
She is survived by her son Ed (Sheila), son Pat, and daughter Susan (Robert).
Betty was preceded in death by her husband Charles, sisters: Frances, Martha, Margret, and Georgina, brother James, sons: Jim and George, daughter-in-law Hazel, grandsons: AC and Michael, granddaughter Kim, great grandson Trace and great great grandson Aaron.
Betty’s radiant smile and generous heart touched all who had the blessing of knowing her. Her warmth and kindness were a source of comfort and strength to those around her. Betty loved being active with her church groups and loved the people she met through church activities. She made friends wherever she went and seemed to always be able to associate and connect with someone through their relatives or mutual friends, after talking with them for a couple minutes. Especially, if they were from or knew someone in Montana. Betty was always outgoing and helpful to everyone she met.
She completed her GED in 1985. For many years she was a certified caregiver and provided home care for the elderly. She also spent time as a cook, a teachers aid, and a retail clerk.
A viewing will be held on January 16, 2026, with family receiving friends from 9 am to 11 am at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. A funeral service will follow at 11am at the same location with burial to follow at Custer County Cemetery. After the grave side services there will be a luncheon at the Parlor across the street from the funeral home, 1806 Main Street.
May Betty’s memory be a blessing and bring peace to all who knew and loved her.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Friday January 16, 2026
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Friday January 16, 2026
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main St
Miles City, MT 59301
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Friday January 16, 2026
Custer County Cemetery
Miles City, MT 59301
Luncheon
Following the Interment
Friday January 16, 2026
The Parlor
1806 Main St.
Miles City, MT 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Friday January 16, 2026
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Friday January 16, 2026
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main St
Miles City, MT 59301
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Friday January 16, 2026
Custer County Cemetery
Miles City, MT 59301
Luncheon
Following the Interment
Friday January 16, 2026
The Parlor
1806 Main St.
Miles City, MT 59301
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Walter & Carol Nelson says
Our condolences in the loss of your mom, grandmother & great-grandmother.
May the memories made provide you with comfort during this sad time.
Diane Grutkowski says
My condolences to Betty’s family. Betty was a neighbor when she lived in Miles City. My boys ate a lot of cookies at her house back then. We absolutely loved her, she was a wonderful wonderful lady.
Tom Zuelke says
Hunter, Electra and Ezaria,
So sorry for your loss.
Wanda ( miller) Reisig says
Sorry to hear of Betty”s passing but know she is in Heaven with Jesus. We were neighbors in Miles City and she was one of my mom’s best friends. My love and prayers are with you all.
Kim Hajenga Peterson says
I am very sorry for your loss. My prayers and sympathy is with you all.
David & Danette Olguin says
We are so sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Julie K says
Ed, I’m sorry to hear about your mom.
Hugs and love. ❤️
Lisa Rue says
We will miss you grandma. Love you!! Fly high. I’m so glad I got to bring Emily to meet you. The only Grandma I ever knew! Thanks for loving my mama and us girls like you did!! I’m so sorry to the family. May you all find comfort in knowing she loved and adored each and everyone of you. Thanks for sharing her with me. Love you all 🫶🏼
Mary says
To the Ricketts family I’m so sorry for the loss of your mom.
Kathy says
Betty was a wonderful neighbor and great friend. When I lived in Miles City she saved my life.I had to leave she let my daughter stay to finish school.Anyone who knew Betty loved her !!! Betty will live in our hearts for ever.
Shannon Miller says
Grandma Betty (if you were friends with her grandkids, that’s what she had you call her) was a beautiful soul. So thankful to have known her while growing up. My prayers are with her family, especially Ed, Susie, David, Denise, Julie, and George. Rest in His arms.
Irene Trogden says
Ed, I am so sorry about the loss of your mother.
Morris Clendenen says
My sympathies to the Rickett family. I can remember her as a sweet easy going lady. I hung out with her sons as a kid in the late 60’s. Seems like there was always food, and a bed if needed. Betty was a very loving person. World needs more Betty’s
Rick and Julie Richmond says
Rick and Julie say….
We enjoyed visiting with Betty when we would pick her up on Sundays for church. What a blessing she was to so many people and to us. We missed seeing her when she moved away from Billings.
Caroline says…Betty and I so enjoyed our visits and going to bible camp many times together. She was a true gift from God.
Donna orthman says
To Betty’s family please accept my condolences. When I was a little kid I lived a block away from Betty and spent time at her house and played with her kids. Those were pleasant memories
Donna orthman